Events & Classes

Dates and details about all of St. Croix Birth & Parenting's upcoming Events & Classes!

Certified Breastfeeding Advocates Training Course
Online Course ​begins January 28, 2019 -- still taking new students!

  • More about this Course: The Certified Breastfeeding Advocates Training Course gives you the tools to support breastfeeding mothers in your social circles and to promote breastfeeding in your community.  This online training course can be completed at your own pace.
  • Open to: experienced breastfeeding mothers who share the Breastfeed {Naturally} philosophy of respect for human life, natural women's wellness, and strong families
  • Instructor: Gina Peterson, IBCLC, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
  • Start Date: The course is self-paced.  If you track along with the recommended pace, the course takes 6-8 weeks.
  • Cost: $50, plus membership fee if you are not a member of Breastfeed {Naturally}
  • For More Information:
    www.breastfeednaturally.org/breastfeeding-advocate.html​

March Catholic Nursing Mothers' Group: Lent Book Group Kick-Off
Saturday, March 2, 11 am - noonish

Click on the book cover above to learn more or to order your copy!
  • More about this Event: During Lent, the Catholic Mothers' Group will be having a mini book study of 40 Days at the Foot of the Cross in our own daily private devotions.  On March 2, we will introduce the book and start getting ready for Lent!
    • As always, please come with your questions about breastfeeding, babies, and motherhood and for the encouragement of being with other Catholic breastfeeding mothers!
  • What to Bring: Yourself and your babies!  You will want to bring $15 to pay for your copy of the book if you want to participate in the book group.  You may wish to bring a form of payment if you wish to get a drink or treat from our neighbors, Lake Elmo Coffee.
  • Open to: pregnant or currently breastfeeding mothers and their nurslings.  You need not be Catholic, but do come aware that this is a Catholic faith-based group.
  • Facilitators: Christelle Hagen, BfNAEC, a Certified Breastfeeding Advocate, Educator, and Counselor; Certified Birth & Perinatal Loss Doula, and Certified Baby Signs Coach; and Lexy Backstrom, a Certified Breastfeeding Advocate.
  • Location: SCBP Nursery, 3511 Lake Elmo Ave. N., Lake Elmo, MN 55042
  • Future Dates: the Catholic Nursing Mothers' Group meets on the 1st Saturdays of the month
    • ​​There will be a middle of Lent Book Discussion on April 6 and a Book Discussion Wrap Up session on May 4 -- you are welcome to attend all three sessions or as many as you can!
  • RSVP: Tell us you're coming!

FREE CLASS: Succeed When You Breastfeed
Online Class...available on demand

  • More about this Class: Succeed When You Breastfeed is a free, online class for mothers that teaches you the 10 Baby Steps to Effective, Joyful Breastfeeding.  Packed with information.  Complete at your own pace.
  • Open to: expectant mothers and currently breastfeeding mothers and their partners, or anyone wanting to learn more about how to establish breastfeeding 
  • Instructor: Christelle Hagen, BfNAEC, HCHD, ICI, a Breastfeed Naturally-Certified Breastfeeding Advocate, Educator, and Counselor
  • Start Date: Online course can be started anytime​
  • Cost: FREE!

    Register for Succeed When You Breastfeed

Location of Support Groups & Breastfeeding Counseling
St. Croix Birth & Parenting -- The Nursery
3511 Lake Elmo Ave. N., Suite 130
Lake Elmo, MN  55042

Free on and off street parking
Located behind Lake Elmo Coffee

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